MyPoliSciLab Student Access Code Card for Government in America (standalone)

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Edwards, George C. III; Wattenberg, Martin P.; Lineberry, Robert L., Government in America Brief, Study Edition, with L.P. com access card, 6th Edition*\ This Study Edition of Edwards' popular brief text is certain to improve readers understanding in American government. Contains an abundance of free quizzes to test your knowledge on American politics. Technology advantage free subscription to LongmanParticipate.com in every new copy of the book! LongmanParticipate.com is a revolutionary website that is sure to engage readers in the topic of American government. For those interested in American government.

Table of Contents

List of Selected Features

p. xv

Preface

p. xvii

A Student Guide to Reading Charts and Graphs

p. xxvi

About the Authors

p. xxix

Introducing Government in America

p. 1

Two Central Questions for Governing

p. 6

Government and Politics

p. 7

The Policymaking System

p. 10

Democratic Government

p. 13

The Scope of Government in America

p. 21

Summary

Key Terms

For Further Reading

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Notes

Constitutional Foundations

p. 29

The Constitution

p. 30

The Origins of the Constitution

p. 32

The Government That Failed: 1776-1787

p. 37

Making a Constitution: The Philadelphia Convention

p. 40

The Agenda in Philadelphia

p. 43

The Madisonian Model

p. 49

Ratifying the Constitution

p. 54

Constitutional Change

p. 57

Understanding the Constitution

p. 63

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

Federalism

p. 70

Defining Federalism

p. 72

The Constitutional Basis of Federalism

p. 75

Intergovernmental Relations Today

p. 83

Understanding Federalism

p. 91

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

p. 100

The Bill of Rights--Then and Now

p. 102

Freedom of Religion

p. 104

Freedom of Expression

p. 110

Defendants' Rights

p. 123

The Right to Privacy

p. 131

Understanding Civil Liberties

p. 135

Summary

Key Terms

Key Cases

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Notes

Civil Rights and Public Policy

p. 142

Two Centuries of Struggle

p. 144

Race, the Constitution, and Public Policy

p. 147

Women, the Constitution, and Public Policy

p. 158

Newly Active Groups Under the Civil Rights Umbrella

p. 166

Affirmative Action

p. 170

Understanding Civil Rights and Public Policy

p. 173

Summary

Key Terms

Key Cases

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Notes

People And Politics

p. 179

Public Opinion and Political Action

p. 180

The American People

p. 181

How Americans Learn About Politics: Political Socialization

p. 189

Measuring Public Opinion and Political Information

p. 194

What Americans Value: Political Ideologies

p. 199

How Americans Participate in Politics

p. 204

Understanding Public Opinion and Political Action

p. 210

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

p. 216

The Mass Media Today

p. 218

The Development of Media Politics

p. 221

Reporting the News

p. 226

The News and Public Opinion

p. 232

The Media's Agenda-Setting Function

p. 234

Understanding the Mass Media

p. 236

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

Political Parties

p. 242

The Meaning of Party

p. 243

The Party in the Electorate

p. 247

The Party Organizations: From the Grass Roots to Washington

p. 249

The Party in Government: Promises and Policy

p. 253

Party Eras in American History

p. 255

Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics

p. 262

Understanding Political Parties

p. 265

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

Nominations and Campaigns

p. 274

The Nomination Game

p. 276

The Campaign Game

p. 287

Money and Campaigning

p. 292

The Impact of Campaigns

p. 299

Understanding Nominations and Campaigns

p. 300

Summary

Key Terms

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Notes

Elections and Voting Behavior

p. 306

How American Elections Work

p. 308

A Tale of Three Elections

p. 310

Whether to Vote: A Citizen's First Choice

p. 314

How Americans Vote: Explaining Citizens' Decisions

p. 321

The Last Battle: The Electoral College

p. 326

Understanding Elections and Voting Behavior

p. 327

Summary

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Notes

Interest Groups

p. 334

The Role and Reputation of Interest Groups

p. 336

Theories of Interest Group Politics

p. 338

What Makes an Interest Group Successful?

p. 342

The Interest Group Explosion

p. 345

How Groups Try to Shape Policy

p. 346

Types of Interest Groups

p. 353

Understanding Interest Groups

p. 360

Summary

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Notes

The Policymakers

p. 367

Congress

p. 368

The Representatives and Senators

p. 370

Congressional Elections

p. 374

How Congress is Organized to Make Policy

p. 380

The Congressional Process

p. 392

Understanding Congress

p. 400

Summary

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Notes

The Presidency

p. 410

The Presidents

p. 412

Presidential Powers

p. 417

Running the Government: The Chief Executive

p. 421

Presidential Leadership of Congress: The Politics of Shared Powers

p. 427

The President and National Security Policy

p. 436

Power from the People: The Public Presidency

p. 441

The President and the Press

p. 447

Understanding the American Presidency

p. 450

Summary

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Notes

The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending